Compass Minerals announces tentative agreement with union at Goderich

Sifto Canada Corp., a subsidiary of Compass Minerals has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications, Energy and Paperworks Union Local 16-O, which represents employees at the company’s salt mine in Goderich, Ontario. Union officials have indicated that they intend to put the agreement to a ratification vote in early September. The mine’s management will continue to produce and ship rock salt to customers at reduced rates until union members ratify the agreement and return to work.